Patient Mobility Assistant

ProgressiveHealth Career•Evansville, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our team to as a Patient Mobility Assistant! This position assists patients with transfers and other activities of daily living, provides exercise to inpatients that have or are at risk for debility including walking, deep breathing as well as active and passive range of motion to upper and lower extremities. This position contributes to a safe, motivating, and organized clinical environment for our clients and our team. This is a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain experience in a clinical setting. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative environment! This is a full-time position. Full-Time Opportunity M-F Schedule, 7am-3pm! This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.

Requirements

Have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Display a high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication
Have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision
Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
Demonstrate strong detail orientation with the ability to adapt to change
Be able to maintain confidentiality
Have strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring current or future sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B, OPT, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Have previous experience in a healthcare/medical setting if preferred
Prior degree or certification in exercise, physiology and/or health-related field is preferred; prior nursing or CNA experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Transferring patients to and from bed and help patient perform other tasks of daily living.
Walking patients to prevent hospital acquired debility.
Provide passive range of motion exercise to upper and lower extremities of non-responsive, comatose, and sedated patients.
Provide basic active range of motion exercises to upper extremities and lower extremities of patients who can actively participate.
Documenting patient participation and relays to physician under direction of nursing or ProgressiveHealth coordinators.
Pre-screening patients for needed Physical or Occupational Therapy.
Educating hospital personnel on the role and utilization of the Patient Mobility Team.
Reports patient status changes to Registered Nursing or Licensed Therapy staff.
Issuing pre-made exercise handouts for patients to continue exercise.
Communicate with nursing staff, therapy staff and lift team to coordinate schedule of patient activities.
Participates in quality assurance, program evaluation, infection control, and safety issues.

Benefits

Opportunity for important work/life balance!
Paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays
A robust benefits package: medical (HSA/FSA availability), dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
Health improvement plan opportunities to lower premium costs
FREE use of the ProCare HealthSpot medical clinic for insured employees and dependents
Includes medical care, virtual visits with a 24/7 nurse call line, lab testing, and generic medications
Company-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance
401(k) & ROTH 401(k) savings plans + company match with auto-enrollment after the probationary period
Continuing professional development
Opportunities for growth and advancement